Have you been to the hop farms in the past few weeks well they are under a huge transformation as it is fresh hops time. I got the opportunity the other day to attend a terrific event by the Barley’s Angels. From Farm to Table.

Held at the Rogue Hop Farm out in Independence Oregon this event not only taught about hops. They also included the farming or barley, Alchemy of glassware, tasting, making of products, and guiding your own beer tours along with but not least cooking with beer.

The Barley’s Angels made us feel at home and had us in the one of the most beautiful areas in Oregon. Rogue bought this farm a few years ago and has turned this place into quite the beer geek destination. Beer and Bed in other words the Bed and breakfast has now been transformed for us beer geeks. Drink a few pints at the Chatoe, play games on the finely manicured grass and then when it is time to head for bed there is this old 100 year old farm house transformed for the beer tourist to crash. I took the room of many bottles and yes I checked every bottle to see if they where waiting for me to drink. Nope just empties but that’s OK the bed was soft and I got some great sleep.↓ Read the rest of this entry…

SAVOR IT NAKED, OR CLOTHED IN THE BOUNTY OF THE SEASON: PIKE HARLOT’S HARVEST!

It’s big bold and voluptuous! Pike Harlot”s Harvest reminds us that Pike Brewing was founded in a former brothel. Nellie’s girls who worked at The LaSalle Hotel were sometimes called harlots, though their best customers often affectionately called them “pumpkin”.

Pike head brewer, Dean Mochizuki, created this extraordinary beer using a complex blend of rich and flavorful malts that include: organic pils, organic pale, special b,Vienna, organic caramel, and crystal. To take full advantage of the bounty of the season, Harlot’s Harvest is brewed with the finest Yakima Valley hops, including Nugget for both bitterness and aroma, andMt.Hoodfor aroma; and organic pumpkin puree from Stahlbush Island Farms,Corvalis,Oregonand organic brown sugar. It is sensuously seasoned with cassia bark, allspice, vanilla bean, nutmeg, ginger and clove.↓ Read the rest of this entry…

KENT, Wash. (August 28, 2012) – Airways Brewing Company® – the continuously expanding microbrewery located just south of Seattle in Kent – is proud to announce the rollout of its Mile High Mug Club™. Fifty lucky craft beer enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy member-only discounts on Airways’ brews, as well as cash in on a list of perks at the brewery’s two popular locations: Airways Brewing Tap Room and Airways Beer & Bistro in downtown Kent.

“Since launching in 2010, we’ve been overwhelmed by the support we’ve received from the craft beer community and our loyal fans,” said Alex Dittmar, owner and head brewer at Airways Brewing Company. “The Mile High Mug Club is our chance to say ‘thanks’ and we’re excited to offer two great places for members to enjoy the club.“↓ Read the rest of this entry…